Precision-machined medical device components and contract manufacturing
RMS is a contract manufacturer supplying precision-machined components to medical device makers, with operations anchored in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. The company is mid-manufacturing-cycle: actively transitioning to Epicor (replacing legacy systems), running a 5S lean program, and addressing scrap/yield problems across multiple process lines — typical of a scaled job shop tightening operational efficiency before growth.
Notable leadership hires: Cell Lead
RMS manufactures precision-machined components and assemblies for medical device OEMs. The business model combines contract manufacturing services with engineering support spanning design for manufacturability (DFMA), process development, and supply chain management. Founded in 1967 and acquired by Cretex Companies in 1982, the company operates at 1,001–5,000 employees with manufacturing-heavy staffing (76 manufacturing roles across 89 active openings). Stack includes Solidworks for CAD, Epicor for ERP, and CNC equipment. Current focus areas include process validation, quality yield improvement, and tooling cost reduction.
RMS is actively transitioning to Epicor. The company currently uses Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for business operations alongside CNC and Solidworks.
Top priorities include reducing scrap and non-conforming product rates, optimizing process efficiency, improving yields, managing tooling costs, and reducing machine downtime. Process validation and cleaning/passivation procedures development are active projects.
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